You may associate grief with the death of a loved one – and this type of loss does often cause the most intense grief. But any loss can cause grief, including:
A relationship breakup
Loss of health
Losing a job
Loss of financial stability
A miscarriage
Death of a pet
Loss of a cherished dream
A loved one’s serious illness
Loss of a friendship
Loss of safety after a traum
Bereavement is a normal response to the powerful stress of loss. The loss of others through death is a universal experience and it can be one of the most distressing events of our lives. Over 80% of college students report the death of at least one loved person in their lives—grandparents, parents, siblings, teachers, and friends.
Part of the grieving process.
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Denial:“This can’t be happening to me.”
Anger: “Whyis this happening? Who is to blame?”
Bargaining:“Make this not happen, and in return I will .”
Express your feelings in a tangible or creative way
Coping with Loss: Guide to Grieving and Bereavement
Don't be surprised if your friend doesn't want to talk. But if your friend does, it can help to remember and to talk about the good times when the person was alive. It's also OK for you to sometimes cry with your friend who feels so sad.
Write poetry to try and express your feelings. (I.E)
sit alone At 3 am writing this ...
thinking of the times we shared;
all the memories we have;
makes this so hard to bare.
thinking of the father you were;
and just how many hearts that cared.
Sean, just a few moments to say goodbye
As my heart, body and eyes do cry.
Trying to look through this kaleidoscope of emotion
Trying to handle an cope with this moment.
Letting go of you............Is SO PAINFUL, because i LOVE YOU SO MUCH
That feeling these feelings
is leaving me crushed.
You are my big brother
NO one can EVER take your place!
When I close my eyes all I see is your face!
Sean the time is ticking just one more minute to say goodbye
Death & Grief
You may associate grief with the death of a loved one – and this type of loss does often cause the most intense grief. But any loss can cause grief, including:Bereavement is a normal response to the powerful stress of loss. The loss of others through death is a universal experience and it can be one of the most distressing events of our lives. Over 80% of college students report the death of at least one loved person in their lives—grandparents, parents, siblings, teachers, and friends.
Part of the grieving process.
-- Denial:“This can’t be happening to me.”
- Anger: “Whyis this happening? Who is to blame?”
- Bargaining:“Make this not happen, and in return I will .”
- Depression:“I’m too sad to do anything.”
- Acceptance: “I’m at peace with what happened.”
http://www.k-state.edu/counseling/topics/life/grief.html
Coping with the Loss
Talk to trusted people and discuss your feelings.
Do some thing positive for the community.
Express your feelings in a tangible or creative way
Don't be surprised if your friend doesn't want to talk. But if your friend does, it can help to remember and to talk about the good times when the person was alive. It's also OK for you to sometimes cry with your friend who feels so sad.
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Write poetry to try and express your feelings. (I.E)
sit alone At 3 am writing this ...
thinking of the times we shared;
all the memories we have;
makes this so hard to bare.
thinking of the father you were;
and just how many hearts that cared.
Sean, just a few moments to say goodbye
As my heart, body and eyes do cry.
Trying to look through this kaleidoscope of emotion
Trying to handle an cope with this moment.
Letting go of you............Is SO PAINFUL, because i LOVE YOU SO MUCH
That feeling these feelings
is leaving me crushed.
You are my big brother
NO one can EVER take your place!
When I close my eyes all I see is your face!
Sean the time is ticking just one more minute to say goodbye
http://school.nettrekker.com/goExternal?np=/external.ftl&pp=/error.ftl&evlCode=28567&productName=school&HOMEPAGE=M
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